This is one of the easiest ways to get a rich, nourishing herbal brew, whether in the hot summer or as a refreshing tonic in the winter or spring. All it takes is some fresh clean water, dried herbs of your choice, and the ability to plan ahead! These herbs can be read about more on Susun Weed’s awesome herbal blog Weed Wanderings, found at http://www.susunweed.com/herbal_ezine/march04/anti-cancer.htm . Bulk dried herbs can be found at your favorite food co-op bulk section, herbal medicine shop, or online at www.mountainroseherbs.com. Consulting with a certified herbalist can be a great way to get more information!
Prep time: 1 minute + 12 hours
Yields: 1 quart sized jar of tea
Ingredients:
6 Tblsp of your favorite dried medicinal herbs (dried nettle and peppermint are a great combo)
4 cups of fresh, filtered or spring water
1 clean, quart sized glass mason jar with lid
Instructions:
- Place the herbs in the mason jar. Fill the jar with water, and stir to immerse all the herbs.
- Screw the lid on, and let sit overnight, or for 12 hours. Strain out the herbs to serve. Store the remaining tea in the refrigerator up to 2 days. Leftover nettle tea can be used as a hair rinse!
- Goes great with a couple drops of liquid stevia. Very nourishing and full of minerals. Can dilute the final tea if too strong.
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